Flag of Paraguay

Ratio

11:20

Adoption

1842

Design

A red–white–blue triband charge with the coat of arms. [0]

Colors

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History

The flag of Paraguay was adopted in 1842. The flag is unusual because it differs on its obverse and reverse sides: the obverse of the flag shows the national coat of arms, and the reverse shows the seal of the treasury. It was revised in 2013 to bring the flag towards its original design. [0]

Meaning

The colours of the flag are believed to be inspired from the flag of France to show independence and liberty, and the coat of arms represents the independence of Paraguay. [0]